Flamethrower appeared in 15 games, including two starts, in his first season with the Owls
Struck out 22 batters in 16 innings pitched, including two or more six times
Picked up his first FAU victory in a 2 1/3-inning scoreless start against C-USA foe WKU on the road
Held opposing batters to a .258 average, third-lowest on the team
Prior to FAU
Played two seasons at West Virginia
His freshman year, pitched in 12 games, 11 out of the bullpen
Made his collegiate debut on Feb. 16, 2019, at Georgia State
His first career start was his longest outing, 2 1/3 innings on March 13 at Morehead State
Seven out his outings were scoreless, and he had a stretch of six straight games with multiple strikeouts
Was chosen as a member of the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
During this past and shortened 2020 campaign, had one appearance, at Coastal Carolina
High School
Was ranked by Perfect Game, coming out of Perkiomen Valley High School, as the top righthanded pitcher in the state of Pennslyvania (and No. 3 player overall)
He was also their No. 48 RHP nationally and No. 138 overall player
After his senior year, chosen by PG to their Atlantic All-Region First Team; prior, had been a Third Team Preseason Underclass All-American
Named by USA TODAY as First Team All-Pennsylvania
Three times was First Team All-Conference, twice was Mercury All-Area First Team
Named PVHS Pitcher of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and Player of the Year in 2018
Four-year member of the Honor Roll, and earned the Citizenship Award
Personal
Son of Scott Helverson and Cindy Helverson
Plans to major in public safety administration
Favorite pro team is the Philadelphia Phillies; favorite athlete Roy Halladay
Top TV show is Yellowstone
Favorite restaurant is Jesse's BBQ and Local Market